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Office Based Anesthesia Complications

Gary F. Bouloux Editor

Office Based Anesthesia Complications Prevention, Recognition and Management

Editor Gary F. Bouloux Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Surgery Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, GA USA

ISBN 978-3-030-61426-3    ISBN 978-3-030-61427-0 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61427-0 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

Preface

The simultaneous provision of anesthesia and surgery by the oral and maxillofacial surgeon creates many challenges. However, a robust education and training in anesthesia during residency equips the surgeon with the skill set and experience to manage patients. The use of local anesthesia, conscious sedation, deep sedation, and general anesthesia allow the surgeon to perform invasive and painful procedures with relative ease. However, the provision of anesthesia is not without risk. It remains the responsibility of the oral and maxillofacial surgeon to ensure that both the anesthesia and surgery are completed in a safe and efficient manner. There is no room for complacency in the provision of anesthesia, rather a healthy paranoia is needed. Despite adequate risk stratification and careful preparation, complications can and will occur. It remains paramount that the surgeon approach each and every anesthesia with a mantra to initially prevent, then recognize, and finally manage all complications. This will ensure that the risk associated with the provision of anesthesia is mitigated for every patient. This text and the contents within it are based on the most common anesthesia-related complications that have been docume